2 local swimmers will represent team Illinois at the USA swimming Central Zone Championships in Minneapolis, MN August 6-9th. Swimmers with the top 6% qualifying times in the country in their […]
First-ever girls flag football team preps for season with red hot camp By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock D-200’s first girls flag football camp took place during a hot week at […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Sand volleyball has been a summer pastime at Woodstock’s Kingston Lanes since the bowling alley opened 13 years ago. Monday through Friday, the bar hosts eight […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Future and current Marian Central football players are making plans for the new season. New Hurricanes head football coach Dirk Stanger welcomed about 45 future Hurricanes, […]
Woodstock High School’s Jr. Streaks youth football camp is ready to go next week. The camp will be held at WHS from 6-7:30 p.m., July 20-23. “Woodstock High School Youth […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was an all-Woodstock battle for the 10U championship June 27. Woodstock U1 Firecrackers, coached by Will Petsche, beat the Woodstock 10U2 Gators, coached by Brian […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Area basketball teama began summer camp workouts with something new in the gym. A 35-second shot clock has been approved by the Illinois High School Association […]
The Woodstock D200 Girls Flag football program is accepting donations of items for the brand new team’s equipment and opportunities. The FUNDrive’s goal is to raise $1,000 through its conclusion […]
Marian Central Catholic High School has announced a change in its football coaching leadership, as the Hurricanes announced Dirk Stanger as the new head varsity football coach. Stanger replaces Liam […]
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